“The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug”: Big improvement over first one but is that saying much?
The second installment of the trilogy amuses and enthralls at times but fails to convince the need for three films
Merry Christmas
Concerts of carols and classic Christmas songs are staged side by side with extravagant parties with fake snow and reindeer in all the usual night spots.
Egypt has to learn the lesson
It’s almost boring. Earlier this week, Ahmed Maher, Ahmed Douma and Mohammed Adel, three veteran activists, were each sentenced to three years in jail and fined EGP 50,000. Two thoughts…
Middle East stock market mostly rises
Some fund managers think a pull-back is likely in the near term since Dubai has risen so sharply.
Judge recuses himself from Al-Galad’s trial
The former editor-in-chief, journalist and counsellor were referred to court after allegedly defaming Judges’ Club
Ministers announce final draft of law for medical professionals
Doctors have been holding negotiations with the ministers of health and finance this week
Oil prices rise amid South Sudan violence
Brent North Sea crude for February gained 26 cents to $111.82 a barrel in London deals.
20.6% decline in published newspapers during 2012: CAPMAS
The statement highlighted a drop of 29.8% in distribution domestically and abroad from 920.9m to in 2011 to 646.6m 2012.
Ministry of Finance implements minimum wage for teachers
Ministry denies allegations that teachers will not benefit from the new minimum wage system
Deadly Mansoura explosion kills 15
Parties call on government to increase pressure on Muslim Brotherhood after bomb explosion
